- Best areas to stay in Sardinia.
- Alghero – a fantastic cosy city with a beach.
- Cagliari – the island's capital with local life.
- Olbia – City Close to Some of Sardinia's Best Beaches.
- Porto Cervo & Costa Smeralda – Stay by the Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe.
? Visit Cagliari and Alghero Visit the Castello district, the National Archaeological Museum, and Poetto Beach. Alghero is a charming medieval town located on the northwest coast of Sardinia. It is known for its picturesque old town, its Catalan heritage, and its pretty beaches.
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Golfo de Orosei The Golfo di Orosei on Sardinia's east coast is where you'll find the most dramatic coastal scenery – green mountains, jagged limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches.
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Indeed, some of the best beaches in Sardinia can be found on the renowned Emerald Coast. The Costa Smeralda, between Baja Sardinia and Porto Rotondo villages, consists of miles and miles of picture-perfect bays, secluded coves, and white sandy beaches.
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While all of Sardinia is famed for its beaches, the North has a more rugged terrain and dramatic coastline, however this does not mean it is bereft of white sand and turquoise water. If you are staying on the ever-popular coast of Costa Smeralda, then Liscia Ruja is where you should be heading.
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Cagliari is a must see city and the incredible sweeps of pristine beaches in perfect for those looking for a beach holiday in Sardinia. Though lacking the drama of the Northern half of the Island, Southern Sardinia is effortlessly romantic and gloriously beautiful.
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If your primary destination is the Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena, or the Gulf of Orosei, you should fly into Olbia. If you want to visit Alghero and the northwest, you should of course fly into Alghero. If you'll be road tripping in South Sardinia and the Costa Verde, your airport of choice is Cagliari.
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Located in the southeastern corner of Sardinia is one of the finest beaches on the island, Porto Giunco. This long stretch of near-white sand has water on both sides; the clear azure of the Mediterranean to one and the Stagno di Notteri, a large lagoon, to the other.
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Once again, we are on the west coast, which not surprisingly is the least visited coast of Sardinia. Cala Domestica is located south of the Costa Verde, and it is possibly the most beautiful beach on the entire west coast, even if the competition is fierce.
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The most expensive part of Sardinia is by far, the Costa Smeralda, which is the northeastern part of the island (which incudes Olbia, Porto Cervo, La Maddelena and Santa Teresa.) Its home to some spectacular beaches and stunning views, and world-class resorts.
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If you prefer a small town with a relaxed atmosphere and stunning beaches, Alghero might be the better choice for you. If you enjoy a slightly bigger town/city, Cagliari might be the better choice. Remember, both of these are small island cities, so don't expect the nightlife of Rome.
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For a first-time visitor, you really need at least 10 days to see a good portion of Sardinia. 10 days, and 3 different bases, will let you explore most of the island's highlights, though just the surface. In two weeks you could probably cover the entire island, though it'd still be a fast-paced trip.
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July-August July and August in Sardinia are characterized by heat and heavy crowds.
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So,Alghero is known more for its historic charm and cultural experiences, while Olbia has a more modern feel and is a convenient base for exploring northern Sardinia's many beaches and attractions. In my eyes, Alghero is a more exciting city, but Olbia's location is better in Sardinia.
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Island of Budelli. Unique in the world for the unlikely colour of its sand, located in the far North of Sardinia, near the Strait of Bonifacio. The pink beach of the Island of Budelli. Situated in Cala di Roto, which is on the south-eastern side of Budelli Island, the beach glows its special rosy hue.
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1. Cala Brandinchi. Known as 'Little Tahiti' for its incredible clear waters, and recognised as one of the most famous beaches in Sardinia, Cala Brandinchi makes it onto any list showcasing Sardinia's best beaches.
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The mistral is the prevailing wind in Sardinia, it blows from the north west. Many beaches are protected from the winds by mountains, bays and cliffs, other ones are constituted by sand isthmuses, which have two shores, so the same beach can get windy sea on a side and calm on the other one at the same time.
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In Cagliari, Sant'Elia, San Michele, Is Mirrionis districts are areas where drug dealing and petty crimes are most common, and best avoided at night.
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Cala Moresca This beach is on a beautiful cove in the Golfo Aranci area, about 20 km (12.4 miles) from Olbia.
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